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by George Orwell

In 1984, George Orwell presents his vision of dystopia, a world consisting of three massive totalitarian states constantly at war with each other and using technological advancements to keep their respective Party members and masses under careful observation and control. Written in 1948 and…

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thoughtcrime

Im doing this writing response and i don't know what to type for this question, Why do you think Winston is willing to risk nonexistence?

Posted By amiee f #113471 at Nov 16, 2009 4:19 PM in 1984 || 2 replies

Comparison

In the book 1984 Orwell envisioned the division of the world into 3 unified states that were held together through tehnological controls.  I have to write a paper with SOLID examples to what extent has Orwell's vision of global political arraignment been realized.  Any ideas on this subject?

Posted By ann m #67975 at Nov 07, 2008 8:41 AM in 1984 || 4 replies

why is winston so afraid of rats?

can anyone tell me why he is so afraid of rats?

Posted By tina f #57220 at Apr 08, 2008 8:15 PM in 1984 || 2 replies

Logical Fallacies

Hello, I'm new here, but I have just entered my first AP class, and I could use a hand. I have an essay due on Monday about how the government in 1984 uses logical fallacies to stay in control of the people.

I have identified "False authority" (aka Appeal to Authority) as one. They use Big Brother as a false icon. I need to find more. Can anybody help me?

Posted By crystal h #102219 at Aug 28, 2009 1:02 PM in 1984 || 2 replies